Rare Steakhouse - Encore

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything was Amazing, and you won’t regret it !

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   Johanna

   New England

   10 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   French onion soup was loaded with pepper, and lacked Sherry. The creamed spinach was way to salty. Potato purée was good. Cowboy Ribeye was a bit over salted as well, but tender and flavorful. Service was excellent. Have to think twice about coming back since we were not overly enthusiastic although we loved the ambiance. Just wish the food tasted more fresh tasting than heavily salted.

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   Bella

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 16, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing service and impeccable service. I dined alone and they made me feel completely comfortable. Rare is currently my favorite restaurant.

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   SarahA

   New England

   22 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always a wonderful experience when dining here.

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   BridgetM

   Orlando

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   If you want elegance this is your place. They have attention to detail and the food is amazing. It’s not cheap for sure, but if it’s a special occasion, this is week worth the extra money.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 2, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always an incredible experience! Thank you!

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   Bevy

   New England

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on September 1, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service and food was excellent.

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   marcy

   New England

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on August 18, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent as usual! Service and food was amazing.

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   Jessicag

   New England

   12 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on August 11, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   Food was amazing and delicious drinks I will definitely will be back soon

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    Mike

    New England

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding meal, expected nothing less. Had the 8oz filet and it was cooked spot on, medium rare. My wife had the scallops and risotto and she said it was amazing. Highly recommend this restaurant!

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    lorraineh

    New England

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was wonderful. We were celebrating a retirement. The restaurant acknowledged the celebration with a celebratory dessert. The waitstaff couldn't be more attentive. And last, but not least - the food was amazing!!!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall1food1service5ambience5

    Food was not worth that price. My filet was over cooked and the veggies were cold while potato as gratin was under cooked

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13. TA

    TripAdvisor

    New England

    926 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    926 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I always look forward to my meals here. I love the ambiance... simple elegance, good table spacing... a beautiful and very comfortable room. The food is really excellent... very consistent, always satisfying. The service is exacting, efficient and proper... rare these days. The staff is personable. Came tonight for the Prime Rib... only on Thursdays. The Prime Rib was superb, perfectly cooked, ordered Medium. Served with a few carrots and mashed potatoes... also, so good. I started with the Onion Soup... fantastic. Bread service is good, love the butter. My gin and tonic was perfect... Chateau Gloria was excellent with the meal. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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    travelgirl

    New England

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    In my opinion Rare is one of the best steakhouses in and around Boston! Service is outstanding , food is amazing and restaraunt is chic and beautiful. Thursdays is prime rib night and yummy!

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    Deedee3

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Rare is by far one of the best restaurants that I have the pleasure of enjoying a great dining experience. There is nothing but praise for Rare.

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    marcy

    New England

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was perfect. Food was wonderful! Servers were right there with anything we needed. Very impressed. Would definitely go back!

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    SusanF

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The steak was the best I’ve ever had! The waiters and hostess were super attentive and made us feel very special!

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    CindyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had made a reservation for 530 and my husband had to work late so we were not able to eat until 730 I believe her name was Dominique at the concierge desk was not able to find a reservation for 730 so she was able to make us a reservation at the bar Bill was our bartender and waiter and it was amazing so nice and extremely helpful

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good place to go for any special occasion.

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good times

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21. TA

    TripAdvisor

    New England

    926 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    926 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love dining here. Located in the Encore Hotel, Rare Steakhouse is such an enjoyable spot. Rare is a good name for it... not as a reference to the temperature of a steak, but in reference to how rare it is these days to find a restaurant that offers such a complete dining experience that hits the mark in all areas. The place is beautiful, the service is excellent... from the moment you walk in till you leave. Malik, at reception, is a real pro that is in charge in a professional way that gives you confidence that you're in good hands and you're about to have a dining experience will be special. The food and libation are carefully prepared and on a very high level. My meals here in the past have been great, so I was dying to try their Prime Rib... however, it's only offered on Thursdays. I made a special effort to get to Rare last night just for that Prime Rib.... I'm so glad I did. Another fantastic meal!! I started with their excellent Crab Cake and then had the smaller cut of Prime Rib (Queen's Cut). It was plenty to eat and it was great! The photo says it all. (I asked for the accompanyments on the side). The wines by the glass that I chose were enjoyable and matched very well... Chablis, Domaine Laroche, St. Martin, Burgundy 2018 with the crabcake. With the Prime Rib... Grenache, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Télégramme, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016. I like their wine service. Perfectly polished glasses, and they present the bottle at the table and offer a taste before they pour. That's the way to do it! My waiter, Xavier was fantastic, very attentive and professional... and the busboy for my table, Fernando, was excellent as well. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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    EatingOut

    New England

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went on a Thursday evening when they have a prime rib special. I have to say that it was a very generous piece of prime and it was absolutely cooked to perfection and delicious.

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    JoanneB

    Key West

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Great experience as always

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Phenomenal: service, food, beverage, experience. Would go again in a heartbeat.

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    MarilynM

    New England

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my first trip to Rare and definitely not my last. Steak was terrific - most tender I have ever had. Sides were great too! Great choice of wine with help from the waiter. Will be back!

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    AkiraV

    New England

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Brought my mother here and she loved it. We were very pleased with everything from the service to the food! Beautiful restaurant! Will always come back & recommend

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    BrendaS

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The prime rib Thursday special was delicious. It was an 18 ounce queen cut. The staff was excellent. We had a great time.

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    dee714

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good and service fantastic. I was not happy they stopped the discount for health care workers . The service is great .steak so good My friend that was with us lost her watch and rare found it and returned it that deserves 5 stars in my book thank you

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding food and service! The filet mignon and Wagyu were cooked to perfection. We visited for a very special occasion and they went above and beyond to provide a chocolate mousse dessert with a gold foil ‘Congratulations’ message that made our visit even more memorable. Definitely recommend.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    It was my birthday. Came from out of state to eat dinner here. Food has been great every time I’ve gone. Service has been greatly above average. Highly recommend to everyone I know that visits Massachusetts.

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    DavidL

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Food and service was very good! Had reservations and had to still wait 35min that was the only downfall.

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    CarmineG

    New England

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I heard all kinds of different reviews about this restaurant. including the lack of good service. Well....this wasn't the case for my wife and myself. Service was excellent and the food was phenomenal. The ambiance is also amazing. Will be going back.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Everyone loved their meals, sides and starters. Terrific night to celebrate my birthday with family. Thank you GM Kevin for making this experience so right.

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    Pallew

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food was excellent but cost an arm and a leg!

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    VitoriaG

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing staff, great food and environment

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    JohnnyPop

    New England

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Been to Rare several times and it never disappoints! Decor is beautiful, service is impeccable and the Apps & entree’s are fabulous. I am working my way through the menu looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommended for special occasions. I always felt safe dining there during Covid. The staff goes the extra mile in the dining room & the kitchen to ensure preparation is exactly as ordered. Presentations are very nice!

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    JohnnyPop

    New England

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful decor, outstanding service, never leave hungry, great for special occasions!

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38. SB

    SoniaB

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service. The food was delicious!!! Can’t wait to go back!

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    MarlynD

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was perfect. I’ve been to every steakhouse in Boston, and this was the best!! Will definitely be going back to Rare Steakhouse!!

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    MichelleS

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I believe our server's name was Steven - He was fantastic. Having been a server myself for many years, I admired and respected his style, timing and charm. 10/10! Of course the food was fantastic, as usual, but Steven and our other support staff sealed the deal. Thanks for taking great care of us! P.S. We would love to know what playlist we were listening too! Great music :)

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